by Matthew Hoppock | Aug 19, 2013 | Immigration, Removal Defense |
In a new decision the BIA has clarified that convictions under 18 U.S.C. § 1001(a)(2), for making “any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation” is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT). Matter of Pinzon, 26 I&N Dec....
by Matthew Hoppock | Nov 21, 2011 | Immigration, Immigration ArticlesBIA Appeals |
On Friday, the BIA published a decision in Matter of Islam, 25 I&N Dec. 637 (BIA 2011), a decision which does not break much new ground but is worth discussion for its application of the Chevron deference standard. Summary of Matter of Islam In Matter of Adetiba,...
